1.やさしい
What is lanugo, which may be seen in severe anorexia nervosa?
- AThickening of the skin on the knuckles caused by repeated vomiting
- BLoss of tooth enamel caused by repeated contact with stomach acid
- CFine, soft hair that grows on the body as it tries to conserve heat
- DPainful swelling of the salivary glands in front of the ears caused by repeated vomiting
2.やさしい
A patient says, "This hospital is terrible, and my doctor doesn't know anything." The nurse replies, "Dr Lee is one of the best doctors here." Which non-therapeutic technique is this?
- ADefending
- BSeeking clarification
- COffering self
- DReflecting
3.やさしい
Which pattern of decline is typical of vascular dementia?
- AStepwise, with sudden worsening after each new vascular event
- BComplete recovery within a few weeks
- CRapid improvement after starting antipsychotic medicine
- DVery gradual and steady from the start, without sudden changes
4.ふつう
A patient says, "The doctor says I'm getting better, but I don't think anyone here really knows me." Which nurse response is most therapeutic?
- A"The doctor is very experienced, so you should trust her."
- B"Everyone here knows you well, so don't worry."
- C"You feel that people here don't really know you?"
- D"Why do you think the doctor is wrong about you?"
5.ふつう
A patient who started lithium 2 weeks ago has a fine tremor of the hands and is passing more urine than usual. Her level is within the therapeutic range. How should the nurse interpret this?
- AThese are common side effects that are not by themselves signs of toxicity, but they should be reported and monitored
- BThese symptoms mean that the lithium is not working, so the dose should be stopped and a new drug chosen
- CThese are signs of an allergic reaction, so she should never take lithium again
- DThese are definite signs of severe lithium toxicity, so emergency dialysis is needed straight away
6.ふつう
「自殺しない約束(ノースーサイド契約)」が安全対策として推奨されないのはなぜですか?
- A長くて複雑すぎて、ほとんどの患者は読めず、署名する患者が少ないため
- Bどこでも違法であるため
- C自殺を防ぐというエビデンスがなく、偽りの安心感を与えるおそれがあるため
- D子どもにしか使えないため
7.むずかしい
An 83-year-old becomes confused and constipated and cannot pass urine. She takes amitriptyline, oxybutynin and an over-the-counter sleep aid with diphenhydramine. What is the most likely cause?
- ASudden-onset Alzheimer's disease
- BThe normal effects of ageing
- CThe combined anticholinergic effects of her medicines
- DA sign that she needs a higher dose of amitriptyline
8.むずかしい
The parents of a young man with schizophrenia often criticise him for being "lazy". He has relapsed twice this year. Which intervention is most helpful?
- AAdvise the parents to stop all contact with their son
- BFamily psychoeducation and help to communicate with less criticism
- CTell the parents that they caused his illness
- DDischarge him to live alone in a flat, without any support from his family or the team
解答
- 1. C · Fine, soft hair that grows on the body as it tries to conserve heat
- 2. A · Defending
- 3. A · Stepwise, with sudden worsening after each new vascular event
- 4. C · "You feel that people here don't really know you?"
- 5. A · These are common side effects that are not by themselves signs of toxicity, but they should be reported and monitored
- 6. C · 自殺を防ぐというエビデンスがなく、偽りの安心感を与えるおそれがあるため
- 7. C · The combined anticholinergic effects of her medicines
- 8. B · Family psychoeducation and help to communicate with less criticism
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